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Thursday, February 10, 2011

What are the many ways to incorporate ground Flax-seed Meal into a diet? That was the question on my mind last week. I have been regularly adding it to my hot cereal,milkshakes and a few bakes but those were the only way(s) I knew. Until yesterday, that is! Now I have found yet another way to use it up -- in the form of utterly delicious french crepes. The first time I made the batter, it was too runny and the crepes were breaking apart while I was trying to flip them in the pan.I was disappointed but wasn't discouraged from giving it another go. Yesterday I adjusted the ingredients and ended up with delectable, whole, eggs-weren't-missed crepes. Which I filled with Nutella and Banana. Oh, Yum! Try this and you won't be disappointed. FYI, Flaxseed is a good source of dietary protein, fiber and high omega-3 fatty acid content that helps one overcome fatigue, poor memory, dry skin, heart problems, mood swings or depression, and poor circulation..But please we aware that Flaxseed/ Flaxseed Meal is believed to interact with prescribed medications.So don't combine this breakfast with your medication.
Other Posts on crepes from my kitchen - Traditional Crepes With Yogurt-Strawberry Filling and Malaysian Lacey Crepe "Roti Jala"

Ingredients(For 7-8 "7-inch" Crepes):

1/2 Cup All-Purpose Flour

3/4 Cup + 2 Tbsp Milk

1-1/2 Tbsp Flaxseed Meal (Bob's Red Mill Brand)

1-1/2 Tbsp Granulated Sugar

1 Tbsp Melted Butter

4-1/2 Tbsp Warm Water

1 Tsp Vanilla Extract

1/4 Tsp Baking Soda

1/8 Tsp Salt

Olive Oil for cooking the crepes

Filling:

6-8 Tsp Nutella(Chocolate and Hazelnut) Spread

2-3 Bananas, thinly sliced

Procedure:

Mix the Flax seed Meal with warm water in a small pinch bowl and let it sit for 5 minutes.

Mix all the other ingredients - Flour, Milk, Melted Butter, Sugar, Salt, Vanilla Extract - either using a whisk or using a blender to form a smooth lump-free batter.

Add the flaxseed meal mixture and incorporate.

Pour it into a measuring cup, seal with cling wrap and refrigerate for about an hour or two.

In a small skillet, warm a little oil. When the pan gets hot, add a ladleful of batter and swirl the pan to spread the batter thinly. Cook for about 45 seconds on one side.

Flip the crepe using a rubber spatula and cook for another 45 seconds - 1 minute at a medium flame.

Repeat the above 2 steps for the remaining batter.

Smear a tsp of Nutella right on the middle and line with sliced bananas.

Fold the crepes and serve warm with a bit of chocolate syrup drizzled on top.

Note:

Be gentle while flipping the crepes.I used a silicone spatula and an angled fish spatula to flip the crepes.